Welding Fume Extraction Equipment Market Report 2025

The welding fume extraction equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.78 billion in 2024 to $2.96 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to occupational safety regulations, awareness of health hazards, global economic trends, government initiatives, industrial growth.

The welding fume extraction equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.89 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising awareness and stringency of regulations, increased emphasis on worker health and safety, expansion of end-use industries, global economic outlook, integration of iot and automation. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in technology, stringent regulatory standards, increased adoption of portable solutions, environmentally sustainable solutions, collaborations and partnerships.

The rise in construction activities is playing a significant role in the growth of the welding fume extraction equipment market in the future. Construction activities encompass the business and manufacturing sector focused on building, maintaining, and repairing infrastructure. Welding fume extraction equipment is essential for capturing fumes produced during welding operations in the construction industry, ensuring a safe working environment for construction site workers, as welding fumes are linked to serious health issues such as lung disease and nerve damage. For example, in March 2023, data from Oxford Economics, a UK-based economic information services company, indicated that the value of construction work is expected to increase from $9.7 trillion in 2022 to $13.9 trillion by 2037, driven by significant construction markets in China, the U.S., and India. Therefore, the rise in construction activities is propelling the growth of the welding fume extraction equipment market.

The expanding global automotive industry is anticipated to be a significant driver of the welding fume extraction equipment market. This industry includes the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of various vehicles, such as automobiles, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles. The automotive sector heavily relies on welding processes, including robotic welding for intricate designs and precise components, resulting in a greater adoption of centralized welding fume extraction equipment. This trend is motivated by the need to adhere to health and safety workplace regulations and to minimize the risks associated with exposure to hazardous fumes, in line with the strict regulations established by numerous regulatory bodies. Consequently, the demand for welding fume extraction equipment within the automotive industry is expected to play a crucial role in the market's growth. For example, in May 2024, data from the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based intergovernmental organization, revealed that SUVs accounted for 48% of global car sales and reached a new record in 2023, further enhancing their popularity in the automotive sector. Sales of SUVs in advanced economies exceeded 20 million in 2022, achieving a 50% market share for the first time, with over 360 million SUVs on the roads worldwide. This expansion in the automotive industry will boost the welding fume extraction equipment market.

Product innovation is a key trend gaining traction in the welding fume extraction equipment market. Leading companies in this sector are concentrating on delivering innovative solutions to maintain their competitive edge. For example, in June 2024, Nederman, a Sweden-based environmental technology company, introduced the MCP-GO, an effective and cost-efficient welding fume extractor that utilizes its well-known MCP SmartFilter technology. This compact, plug-and-play unit incorporates advanced filtration technology and is engineered for straightforward installation and user-friendliness, offering a dependable clean air solution for manual and robotic welding, cobots, and thermal cutting processes. It is specifically designed to capture and filter fumes generated during welding and laser cutting, with the capacity to support up to five extraction points.

Major players in the welding fume extraction equipment market are strategically focusing on launching new products to meet customer demands. Fronius International GmbH, an Austrian photovoltaic manufacturer, exemplifies this approach with the introduction of the user-friendly Exento extraction welding torch and two mobile, high-performance Exento extraction systems in December 2022. These new extraction solutions, comprising the ergonomically designed Exento fume extraction torch and the compact, mobile high-vacuum extraction system ExentoHighVac, offer effective protection against welding fumes. The coordinated duo addresses the demand for user-friendly and efficient welding fume extraction solutions.

In July 2022, Nederman, a Sweden-based industrial air filtration company, strategically expanded its market presence by acquiring RoboVent for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition positioned Nederman as a major player in the US weld fume extraction market. RoboVent, a US-based air filtration and industrial ventilation company, specializes in providing welding fume extraction equipment. The strategic move enhances Nederman's capabilities and market share in the welding fume extraction equipment sector, reinforcing its position as a key player in the industry.

Major companies operating in the welding fume extraction equipment market include Air Liquide Welding S.A., Donaldson Company Inc., Filcar S.p.A., Kemper GmbH, Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, Pace International Corp., Parker Hannifin Corporation, RoboVent, Sentry Air Systems Inc., Environmental Systems Technology Group Inc., Air Cleaning Specialists Inc., PAT Technology Systems Inc., Fumex LLC, Air Impurities Removal Systems Inc., Vactagon LLC, Plymovent B.V., Nederman Holding AB, Airflow Systems Inc., Purex Corporation, AirBench Systems Inc., Diversitech Corporation, Abicor Binzel Schweisstechnik GmbH & Co. KG, ESAB AB, CLOOS Schweißgeräte GmbH, Cebora s.r.l., Handte Umwelttechnik GmbH, BOFA International Ltd., Dongguan VILLO Technology Inc., ULT AG Umwelt-Lufttechnik.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the welding fume extraction equipment market in 2024. The regions covered in the welding fume extraction equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the welding fume extraction equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Welding fume extraction equipment is designed to eliminate the fumes generated during metalworking processes such as welding and cutting to prevent excessive exposure to these fumes and gases.

The primary types of welding fume extraction equipment include mobile units, stationary units, and large centralized systems. Mobile units are typically equipped and designed for specific purposes, often installed in vehicles. These extraction systems find applications in various welding processes such as arc welding, resistance welding, laser beam welding, and oxy-fuel welding. They serve industries such as aerospace, automotive, construction, energy, oil and gas, marine, among others.

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The welding fume extraction equipment consists of sales of mobile fume extractors, stationary fume extractors, and extraction hoods. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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